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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. Patients share personal issues more easily and medical errors are more easily avoided.

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

Tertiary Prevention: Managing Existing Conditions Tertiary preventive care focuses on managing existing chronic diseases to prevent complications, improve quality of life, and reduce the negative impact of disease. These measures are taken after a disease has been diagnosed.